TEHRAN -- A funeral
procession was held for prominent Iranian cleric Ayatollah Hassan Hassanzadeh Amoli in his hometown Amol in the northern Mazandaran province on Monday.
Ayatollah Hassanzadeh Amoli passed away on Saturday at the age of 93. A week of mourning has been declared in the northern city of Amol.
He was a philosopher in Islamic philosophy and mysticism. He was also skilled in jurisprudence, poetry, traditional medicine, mathematics, and astronomy.
The grand ayatollah has published works in fields such as philosophy, jurisprudence, mysticism, astronomy, and other sciences.
In a message issued on Sunday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei offered his condolences on the passing of the cleric.
“With deep sorrow, I have received news of the demise of the spiritual scholar and traveler on the path of monotheism, Ayatollah Hasanzadeh Amoli. This learned, multidimensional religious scholar was among the unique and distinguished figures whose limited numbers in any era delight the eyes and hearts of those who know them and benefit from their knowledge, insight, reason, and soul,” the message read.
“The writings and works of this honorable scholar will be a great source for the lovers of knowledge and intricate meanings, God willing. I offer my condolences to all his friends, students, and admirers, especially to the faithful believers and revolutionary people of the city of Amol and also to the enthusiastic youths who were attracted by his revolutionary stances and lofty manners. I ask God to bestow His forgiveness and mercy on him and raise his status.”